In the IDW Publishing Previews of its July 22nd releases, we see the first Walt Disney’s Comics & Stories in 4 years and a new #1 for Transformers fans, Transformers: Robots in Disguise Animated #1.
There are also new installments of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Casey and April, Edward Scissorhands, Transformers: Robots in Disguise, The Fly: Outbreak, The Infinite Loop, and more.
Collectors of comic-related coffee table books will be ecstatic about the release of the Wally Wood EC Artifact Edition, and Eric Powell’s The Goon Chinatown Artist Edition. There are also trade paperback or hardcover releases of Dungeons & Dragons: Legend of Drizzt, Galaxy Quest: The Journey Continues, G.I. Joe: Fall of G.I. Joe, Motorcycle Samurai, My Little Pony: Adventures in Friendship Vol. 3, Tim Ginger, and Robert Heinlein’s Citizen of The Galaxy.
Official previews:
Dungeons & Dragons: The Legend of Drizzt, Vol. 2: Exile
R.A. Salvatore, Andrew Dabb (w) • Tim Seeley (a) • Tyler Walpole (c)
Collects the adaptation of the second volume of R.A. Salvatore’sThe Legend of Drizzt! The Dark Elf known as Drizzt has abandoned the twisted society of his people to seek honor and justice!
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 144 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-354-5
Edward Scissorhands #10: “Whole Again,” Part Five
Kate Leth (w) • Drew Rausch (a) • Elsa Charretier (c)
Whole Again concludes, as Edward realizes that only he can rescue his new friends, even though it might mean sacrificing his best chance to be “normal.” But what’s normal, really?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Eric Powell’s The Goon: Chinatown Artist’s Edition HC—SPOTLIGHT
Eric Powell (w & a & c)
Since debuting in 1999, The Goon has won constant critical praise as well as a large and rabid fan base for creator Eric Powell. This beautiful Artist’s Edition features Powell’s Goon original graphic Novel, Chinatown and the Mystery of Mr. Wicker, the opus that earned the writer/artist two Eisner Awards! Each page of this Artist’s Edition was scanned under close supervision by Powell himself to ensure the finest reproduction possible of his delicate and stunning original art—many pages of which were in color washes and sepia tones as storytelling devices… which only adds to the beauty of the originals.
HC • BW • $75.00 net discount item • 144 Pages • 12” x 17” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-346-0
Bullet points:
- What is an Artist’s Edition?
- AN ARTIST’S EDITION PRESENTS COMPLETE STORIES WITH EACH PAGE SCANNED FROM THE ACTUAL ORIGINAL ART.
- While appearing to be in black & white, each page has been scanned in COLOR to mimic as closely as possible the experience of viewing the actual original art—for example, you are able to clearly see paste-overs, blue pencils in the art, editorial notes, art corrections. Each page is printed the same size as drawn, and the paper selected is as close as possible to the original art board.
- Advance solicited for a June release!
The Fly: Outbreak #4 (of 5)
Brandon Seifert (w) • menton3 (a & c)
A disaster at Bartok Industries threatens to unleash a plague of human/fly hybrids on the world. Can the might of the U.S. Army prevent a full outbreak?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Ask your retailer about the retro variant cover by Robert Hack (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina)!
Bullet points:
- Part 5 of the epic second arc!
- Part of EC Comics cover month! Homage cover by Drew Rausch!
Galaxy Quest: The Journey Continues
Erik Burnham (w) • Nacho Arranz (a) • Roger Robinson (c)
The cast of GALAXY QUEST has enjoyed a career resurgence since returning from their intergalactic adventure, but all that is about to be interrupted by Qint, an alien with a very surprising ax to grind against Jason Nesmith and the crew of the NSEA Protector!
TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-356-9
Bullet points:
- Star Trek fans’ “second-favorite” crew pick up where the beloved movie left off!
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #216
Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a & c)
COBRA RISING! As G.I. Joe continues to mourn the loss of one of their greatest members, Cobra consolidates its power and brings long-departed villains back into the fold…
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet Points:
- Part of EC Comics cover month! Homage cover by Andy Suriano!
- Variant Sketch Cover by Larry Hama!
G.I. JOE: The Fall of G.I. JOE, Vol. 2
Karen Traviss (w) • Steve Kurth (a) • Jeffrey Veregge (c)
What can the G.I. JOE team do to combat a COBRA the world views as heroes? Political intrigue collides head-on with military action as the darkest chapter in G.I. JOE history unfolds! Collects issues #5–8.
TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-355-2
Bullet points:
- “Tense political thrills.” –UnleashTheFanboy.com
The Infinite Loop #4 (of 6)
Pierrick Colinet (w) • Elsa Charretier (a & c)
Teddy confronts her archenemy: her former boss, Tina, and launches a series of unprecedented temporal attacks to force Tina from her hideout, putting the safety of the world at risk!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Variant cover by Marvel artist Gerald Parel!
Insufferable #3
Mark Waid (w) • Peter Krause (a & c)
Galahad finally knows who killed his mother, but why? Could it be that the man behind Nocturnus’ mask isn’t at all who Galahad believes him to be?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Mickey Mouse #2
Bruno Enna, Bill Walsh, Joe Torcivia (w) • Giorgio Cavazzano, Manuel Gonzales (a) • Dave Alvarez (c)
“The Sound-Blot Plot”: When the evil Phantom Blot fries Mickey’s eardrums with a high-tech laser ray, he unwittingly gives Mickey super hearing!
FC • 40 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Mickey’s greatest arch-enemy, the diabolical Phantom Blot, is back!
- Continues this classic series’ legacy numbering at #311!
- 40 action-packed pages for only $3.99!
- “Disney Legacy” Fantasyland cover by James Silvani!
Motorcycle Samurai, Vol. 1
Chris Sheridan (w & a & c)
“Look hard into the storm clouds. You may yet see her, mounted on her electric steed, streaking past. The last hero of the West. The Motorcycle Samurai!” It’s been called “the new benchmark for indie digital comics.” Now discover the mad genius of The Motorcycle Samurai for yourself, as Chris Sheridan does the unthinkable: brings his creation to print! His boldly kinetic action will blow your mind.
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 168 pages • 7” x 9” • ISBN: 978-1-60309-370-5
Bullet points:
- As seen on Free Comic Book Day!
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic #32
Thom Zahler(w) • Tony Fleecs (a & c)
“Night of the Living Apples,” Part 1! Something sinister is happening at Sweet Apple Acres! Bad apples have come alive and determined to take over all of Ponyville!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Part 1 of a zany 2-part story!
- Variant cover by Mary Bellamy!
My Little Pony: Adventures in Friendship, Vol. 3
Georgia Ball, Rob Anderson, Ted Anderson (w) • Amy Mebberson, Agnes Garbowska (a) • Sara Richard (c)
This volume collects three stories featuring Princess Celestia and Spike! First, Princess Celestia presides over a hearing concerning her oldest professor, then Spike receives his new pets but is in way over his head, and finally, Princess Celestia and Spike journey to the Crystal Mountain!
HC • FC • $12.99 • 76 pages • 6” x 9” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-360-6
Bullet points:
- Perfect kids-sized format!
Robert Heinlein’s Citizen of the Galaxy
Robert Lazaro & Eric Gignac (w) • Steve Erwin (a & c)
Citizen of the Galaxy adapts the interstellar action-adventure coming-of-age tale by the “Dean of Science Fiction,” Robert A. Heinlein!
TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-361-3
Star Trek #47—Five-Year Mission
Mike Johnson (w) • Rachael Stott (a) • Joe Corroney (c)
It’s the mind-bending conclusion of “The Tholian Webs!” One crewmember makes the ultimate sacrifice to save the Enterprise in this all-new re-imagining of a classic Star Trek episode!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Part of EC Comics cover month! Homage cover by Derek Charm!
Tim Ginger
Julian Hanshaw (w & a & c)
The prize-winning British cartoonist Julian Hanshaw makes his American debut with the rich and meditative story of Tim Ginger. Once a government test pilot, now a widow, Tim enjoys a quiet retirement in New Mexico… until a conspiracy theorist starts asking uncomfortable questions, and the haunting reappearance of an old friend provokes some hard choices about when to let go and when to hold on.
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 160 pages • 6.5” x 9” • ISBN: 978-1-60309-350-7
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Casey and April #2
Mariko Tamaki (w) • Irene Koh (a & c)
Casey and April struggle to keep their relationship afloat as they look for answers in the desert. Someone is striving to cut their journey short—the Rat King!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Transformers: Robots in Disguise Animated #1—SPOTLIGHT
Georgia Ball (w) • Priscilla Tramontano (a & c)
GO TEAM ’BEE! BUMBLEBEE leads an all-star team of AUTOBOTS to Earth to find rogue DECEPTICONS… but in this all-new story based on the hit Cartoon Network animated series, they find more than… they bargained for! (You thought we were going to say “meets the eye,” didn’t you?
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- The hit cartoon comes to comics as only IDW and Hasbro can do!
- Scan the shield with your mobile device to unlock an EXCLUSIVE character for the TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE APP!
- One of Five Featured First issues in July! One every week!
- As seen on Free Comic Book Day!
Transformers #43
John Barber (w) • Andrew Griffith (a) • Griffith (c)
COSMOS UNLEASHED! A misunderstood AUTOBOT. A DECEPTICON space station. Cut off from their allies, SOUNDWAVE and COSMOS come face to face… alone.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Two fan-favorite characters together for the first time!
- Who will command the SpaceBridge?
- Variant Cover by James Biggie!
Uncle Scrooge #4
Miquel Pujol, Dick Kinney, Jonathan Gray (w) • Miquel Pujol, Al Hubbard (a) • Miquel Pujol (c)
“The Grand Canyon Conquest,” Part 1 of 2: When an old Klondike debt spirals out of control, Scrooge fears his fortune will be colonized by con men!
FC • 40 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Continues this popular series’ legacy numbering at #408!
- 40 action-packed pages for only $3.99!
- “Disney Legacy” Fantasyland cover by Thom Pratt!
Wally Wood EC Comics Artisan Edition—SPOTLIGHT
Al Feldstein, Harvey Kurtzman, and more (w) • Wally Wood (a & c)
Introducinga new format within the Artist’s Edition brand—the Artisan Edition! Softcover format, 8 x 12 inches, but still collecting complete stories that are all painstakingly scanned from the original art. If you have been holding off exploring the wonderful world of Artist’s Edition, this is the perfect place to begin!
TPB • BW • $50.00 • 152 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-328-6
Bullet points:
- Introducing the IDW Artisan Edition line! Reprinting hard-to-find Artist’s Editions in a new affordable trade paperback format! Only certain Artist’s Editions will be reprinted in this format, and no more than two books will be done per year. Get in on the ground floor now!
- Advance solicited for May release!
- The Wally Wood EC Comics Artist’s Edition was a huge critical and commercial success, selling out two printings in record time!
Walt Disney’s Comics & Stories #721—SPOTLIGHT
Daan Jippes, Freddy Milton, Walt Kelly, Bruno Sarda, Jonathan Gray, Thad Komorowski (w) • Massimo De Vita, Daan Jippes, Freddy Milton, Al Taliaferro (a) • Jonathan Gray (c)
“The Search For the Zodiac Stone,” Part 1 of 12: In the start of a legendary Disney epic, Mickey and Goofy seek a mystic treasure that will soon ensnare Donald, Scrooge, and the Phantom Blot! Wild short stories with Donald, Gremlin Gus and more round out our first big issue!
FC • 48 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- Disney’s most long-lived, celebrated monthly title is back! Discover Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories again for the first time!
- “The Search For the Zodiac Stone,” a prized Disney adventure serial, makes its USA debut at last! Stick around as your favorite Comics and Stories players get pulled into a pulse-pounding quest!
Winterworld: Frozen Fleet #3 (of 3)
Chuck Dixon (w) • Esteve Polls (a) • Gerardo Zaffino (c)
Scully and Wynn’s stay on an ice bound ocean liner comes to an abrupt end with the arrival of an army of nomadic wasters… but worse things lurk beneath the ice!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Bullet points:
- “This is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer afternoon! I highly recommend it!” – Wayne Hall, Major Spoilers
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